Holding steady.
Popularity of Albirda since 1899
Babies named Albirda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Albirda's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 39 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Albirda is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1899, its peak year as well as its only recorded year of use. With a rank of null and a 1-in-N statistic also null, the name has never reached significant popularity. The trajectory is stable, meaning it has occurred only in that single year. No top states are associated with the name, reflecting its extremely limited geographic spread. Albirda likely originated as a creative variation of more common names like Alberta or Elberta, following the late-19th-century fashion for elaborate feminine forms of Germanic names. Its obscurity and lack of sustained usage make it a truly unique choice, though its etymology remains speculative.
The name Albirda likely emerged in the late 19th century as a feminine elaboration of Albert, perhaps influenced by names like Alberta or Elberta. Albert itself derives from the Germanic elements 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright). The name appears in early U.S. records with very low frequency and has not sustained use into modern times.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Elbirda, Alberta
Sibling names for Albirda
Names that share Albirda's style, for a brother or sister.
